Category Archives: Priorities

Sword of the Spirit – The Pride of Life #1289

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1289 “The Pride of Life” For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. – … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Pay Attention #1287

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1287 “Pay Attention” Hear, you peoples, all of you; pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it… For behold, the Lord is coming out of his place, and will come down and tread upon … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Cause to Sin #1286

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1286 “Cause to Sin” And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Two Evils #1278

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1278 “Two Evils” For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water. – Jeremiah 2:13 It … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The End Of The Matter #1274

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1274 “The End of the Matter” The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Solomon looked at the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Keep the Word #1117

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1117 “Keep the Word” I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Soul Thirst #1114

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1114 “Soul Thirst” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. – … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Word Storage #1113

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1113 “Word Storage” I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11 Having accepted God’s salvation plan through Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven and we are … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Not My Friend #1103

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1103 “Not My Friend” You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Numbered Days #1091

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1091 “Numbered Days” So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 Psalm 90, penned by Moses, is rich with meaning and perspective. Our reference Scripture verse … Continue reading

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